Please recommend a C41 film

Portra NC, 160 or 400 really pleases me. Fuji 160S as well, also less saturated. I find the VC a bit too colorful for some situations. For high iso, I'd recommend Fujo 800Z. I've never tried Portra 800, though.
 
I'm torn between Portra NC and Fuji Pro. Both give a soft glow when overexposed.

Ektar and Portra VC on the other hand give a punch, and I like these too.

Best to shoot some of each before jumping to conclusions with what you've read. I have had certain expectations too, but I found that I like all the ones I've mentioned above for different reasons.
 
I like Portra 160NC and VC if the light i soft - not if it's bright!. The 800 is also excellent. Ektar can be a bit over the top if the light is bright - blue blue blue skies etc - but otherwise good. I always think it seems more modern.

My wife seems to prefer Portra 160NC based on print feedback.

MIke
 
I love Ektar 100. It’s very vary sharp and very fine grain and very nice colors. I shoot it at 80. Portras are nice too. I have used the 160 VC and the 400 VC. Use the 160 for less grain. If ISO 100 is not too slow for you, try the Ektar 100 to see for yourself.
 
I have not tried this one, but since you have made reference to Egglestone, my first thought has been Argenti Vivi Arrow film. There is little information in the web about it, at least I didn't find too much, only a couple of pictures in flickr
 
It would be interesting to have a series of posts showing one example of each type of colour negative film, so they could be compared. I realise that this is anything but a scientific approach and that scanners etc. can vary but it might give a general idea of each film's qualities. The only colour neg film I've used in the last few years is Ektar so I'll post a shot from it to try to kick this off...
 
Kodak Ektar 100 (rated at 100)

Kodak Ektar 100 (rated at 100)

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